How an episode of YouTube’s ‘SciShow’ launched a real scientific investigation
An episode on Lake Hillier inspired researchers to study it.
On Mar 20, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
This horse-sized dinosaur may help explain how T. rex got so big
Researchers aren’t sure how they got so big.
On Mar 14, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
The Internet helped a marine institute identify this amazing little squid
It’s so squishy!
On Feb 27, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Climate change really did ‘slow down’ in the last decade—but it’s still not a hoax
Global warming is still real. We just understand it better now.
On Feb 26, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Dutch police have trained anti-drone eagles
No fly zone.
On Feb 1, 2016 by AJ Dellinger
Democratic lawmakers want to expand Wi-Fi access in America’s national parks
More Wi-Fi and cell service means more Instagram posts—but also a better chance of reaching 9-1-1.
On Jan 28, 2016 by Aaron Sankin
Help the ‘Kickstarter of science’ pick the best marine-mammal study to get extra funding
Whales, dolphins, manatees, and seals need saving!
On Jan 28, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Scientists are tracking the microbes in city subways on a cool interactive map
It’s not as gross as you think.
On Jan 26, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Gaze upon 118 bird migrations in one mesmerizing GIF
Researchers crowdsourced observations from birders to make it.
On Jan 23, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Scientists rediscover Jerdon’s tree frogs, previously believed extinct
A discovery more than 100 years in the making.
On Jan 21, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
What is this mysterious New Zealand sea creature?
It was found in the New Zealand bay.
On Jan 20, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
The Internet is in love with the newly discovered ninja lanternshark
It glows in the dark.
On Dec 24, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
Fish can recognize each other—and maybe you too
And you thought they just had six second memories.
On Nov 25, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
Scientists name a new arachnid species after ‘Lord of the Rings’ character Smeagol
How precious.
On Nov 19, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
This mushroom looks like the hatchling of Cthulhu himself
Fungi are gross and weird
On Nov 13, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
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